APUS CEO receives 215,000 options; vesting over 3 years, plan approval

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. (APUS) reported a routine insider equity grant. The company’s Chief Executive Officer and Director received a stock option to purchase 215,000 shares at an exercise price of $1.92 on 10/15/2025. The option vests in quarterly installments beginning October 1, 2025 and is fully vested after three years, with full vesting upon a Change in Control. It is not exercisable until stockholders approve an amendment to the incentive plan to increase available shares. The option expires on 10/15/2035.

Insider Trade Summary

1 transaction reported

Mixed 1 txn

Insider Emerson Erik C.

Role Chief Executive Officer

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Stock Option (right to buy)	215,000	$0.00	$0.00

Holdings After Transaction: Stock Option (right to buy) — 215,000 shares (Direct)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. The shares of common stock subject to the option shall vest in quarterly installments beginning October 1, 2025, such that the award shall be fully vested after three years subject to the reporting person's service to the issuer continuing through and on each vesting date. This option is not exercisable until stockholder approval is obtained to approve an amendment to the issuer's incentive plan (the "Plan") to increase the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the Plan. The shares of common stock subject to the option shall vest in full upon the occurrence of a Change in Control, as defined in the Plan.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/17/2025 - 06:37 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

FAQ

What did APUS disclose in this Form 4?

A grant of a stock option to the CEO/Director covering 215,000 shares at an exercise price of $1.92 on 10/15/2025.

How many options were granted and at what price for APUS?

The grant covers 215,000 options with an exercise price of $1.92 per share.

When do the APUS options vest and over what period?

They vest in quarterly installments beginning October 1, 2025 and are fully vested after three years.

Are there conditions before the APUS options can be exercised?

Yes. They are not exercisable until stockholders approve an amendment to the incentive plan to increase available shares.

What is the expiration date of the APUS stock option grant?

The options expire on 10/15/2035.

Does the APUS option have accelerated vesting?

Yes. The options vest in full upon a Change in Control as defined in the plan.

What ownership form is reported for the APUS option grant?

The filing lists ownership as Direct (D), with 215,000 derivative securities beneficially owned after the transaction.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Emerson Erik C.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

C/O APIMEDS PHARMACEUTICALS US, INC.

100 MATAWAN ROAD, SUITE 325

(Street)

MATAWAN NJ 07747

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
Apimeds Pharmaceuticals US, Inc. [ APUS ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Chief Executive Officer

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
10/15/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Stock Option (right to buy)	$1.92	10/15/2025		A		215,000		(1)	10/15/2035	Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share	215,000	$0	215,000	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. The shares of common stock subject to the option shall vest in quarterly installments beginning October 1, 2025, such that the award shall be fully vested after three years subject to the reporting person's service to the issuer continuing through and on each vesting date. This option is not exercisable until stockholder approval is obtained to approve an amendment to the issuer's incentive plan (the "Plan") to increase the number of shares of common stock available for issuance under the Plan. The shares of common stock subject to the option shall vest in full upon the occurrence of a Change in Control, as defined in the Plan.

	/s/ Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP, Attorney-in-Fact	10/17/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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